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SET rides Asian rebound as bank worries ease
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/03/2023
» RECAP: Asian equities advanced yesterday after a rescue package for First Republic Bank fuelled a rebound in US shares. Even so, the MSCI gauge of Asian shares recorded a second weekly loss after the recent turbulence in the global banking sector.
Asian shares advance as oil prices retreat
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/08/2022
» RECAP: Asian equities mostly rose yesterday as a drop in oil prices to pre-Ukraine war levels stirred hopes of a slowdown in inflation and bank interest-rate hikes. But while global markets have enjoyed a broadly positive week, recession worries and Chinese military drills around Taiwan have traders' nerves on edge.
Local equities rally on new peace talks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/03/2022
» Thai equities rallied on Wednesday after progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine raised hopes for a resolution and the Finance Ministry's decision to postpone imposing a transaction tax on individual stock investors boosted investor morale.
Tisco: Potential US-Iran escalation raises oil prices
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/01/2020
» Possible escalations in the US-Iran geopolitical conflict could push up oil prices to US$70 per barrel, subsequently adding to downside risk for a further global economic slowdown, said Tisco's Economic Strategy Unit.
Aberdeen notes possibility of punitive US tariffs
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/09/2019
» Rising trade tensions between the world's two largest economies have prompted Chinese companies to relocate their production bases, but some destinations could become targets for punitive tariffs from the US, says Aberdeen Standard Investments Thailand.
Political stability still in doubt ahead of expected stimulus
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/07/2019
» Economic policies aimed at stimulating domestic consumption are expected to materialise soon, but long-term government stability still poses uncertainty for investment sentiment, says a banking executive.
StanChart forecasts 4.5% uptick
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/01/2019
» Economic growth is projected at 4.5% this year, propelled by continued public investment, with a lower current account surplus attributed to higher imports and investments, says Standard Chartered Bank Thai.
SET reacts happily to news as Asean shares sag
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/01/2019
» Thailand's stock market reacted positively to the Election Commission (EC) announcement scheduling the general election on March 24, bucking a regional sell-off trend seen across Asean.
Pension fund bill expected to land before election
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/11/2018
» A bill to set up a National Pension Fund (NPF) is expected to take effect during the military-led government's tenure to provide sustainable and inclusive retirement savings, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organisations (Fetco).
SCBS optimistic about SET gain
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/04/2018
» SCB Securities (SCBS) remains upbeat that the Thai bourse will reach 1,900 points by year-end, driven by public and private investments, bank loan growth and improved private spending stimulated by the mid-year budget.